"Some students describe reading as enjoyable, others as a major source of frustration. This can arise because of less automatic word recognition, the need to re-read several times, visual disturbance or short concentration span. These can combine to make reading demanding and tiring."

Source: Academic Support tutor, July 2007.

	Strategies that dyslexic students use when reading. "…I get frustrated having to read things word by word…if I don't understand a word I hop over it,…replace it with one that fits and carry on…" (4 min 48s video by Ryan Beardsley et al.)

Inclusive teaching:

• Give guidance on prioritising reading on the reading list;
• Make explicit how reading relates to lectures, seminars, material on Web CT.
• Where appropriate offer questions to encourage interrogation of material.
• Make expectations clear e.g. approximate number of references expected in essays.

	Guiding students in reading for seminars. "…There are very particular questions…so that it's possible for students to focus down on their reading so they're not just looking at a text book…" (1 min 23s video by Nick Thomas)

	Advising students on reading: prioritising reading lists. "…I don't just say ‘right come back and tell me everything you know about…’ I try to focus it in, so structure questions, bold is really important, and online resources…" (1 min 46s video by Andrew Fisher)

Reasonable adjustments:

• Inclusive teaching suggestions are reasonable adjustments if not offered to all.
• Recognise that reading can take longer, and this has implications for deadlines.
• Consider whether a smaller number of references is acceptable.